Alcoholism Drug Shows Promise in Supporting Behavioral Therapy and Counseling

Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have successfully tested in animals a drug that, they say, may one day help block the withdrawal symptoms and cravings that incessantly coax people with alcoholism to drink.

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